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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,922.60, 231,807.90 and 113,450.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,922.60, 231,807.90 and 113,450.60 is: 169,754.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,922.60 : 231,807.90 = 113,450.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,922.60/231,807.90 = 113,450.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,922.60x = 231,807.90 × 113,450.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,922.60x = 26,298,745,339.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,298,745,339.74/154,922.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,754.09

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